Reviews Video: Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar textile jacket review
Alpinestars' popular waterproof textile jacket has one very clever trick under its sleeves...
30 Aug 2024
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Alpinestars J-6 Waterproof Shoe - Black Gum Highly recommend these boots, they’re extremely comfortable and look great. Unsure on the longevity, but so far so good.
The boots are a true fit, definitely recommend sticking to your foot size, tried going up by a 1/2 size and they were too big so dropped down to my usual size.
Alpinestars Ride Tech Winter Pants - Black / Grey I got these leggings alongside the top for winter riding but I wouldn't say that I could get away with just these and my andes v3 trousers in the colder weather. Ive been wearing these under a pair of fleece lined walking trousers to aid keeping me warm and on my long rides however I do find that after 1-1.5 hours I am starting to get cold.
As with my review of the top, personally I wish I had not purchased this set (even though it has Alpinestars on the label...) and just purchased a heated vest instead but depending on your riding needs these may suit you better.
One point to note, you really do have to roll it onto yourself as they are a very elastic tight fit!
Alpinestars Ride Tech Long Sleeve Winter Top - Black / Grey Its hard to tell whether these are good or not. I read some of the other reviews stating that these are definitely winter only as they are too warm... I ride a commute of 116 miles, 2 hours on a cb500f along a motorway and I wear these as my base layer under a set of alpinestars (bit of a fan boy) andes v3 gear with the thermal liner. In the weather conditions we have been having (namely the storms) and the near 0 degree conditions Ive been wearing this base layer, a thermal t shirt, a t shirt, my tech air 5 airbag and a jumper below the Andes and still getting to the point where the chill is too much. What I wish I had done instead is not buy this full set of base layers and just purchase a heated vest instead.
I dont think there is anything wrong with this base layer, just the ride I use them on is not what it is suited for.
On a fitment side, they are really tight to put on- to the point I have to take my watch off to put them on. Ive never noticed it ruck up or pinch wearing my usual clothes size and the high neck line he's to give a small amount of extra weather protection there too.
Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar Textile Trousers - Black Had the jacket and just bought the trousers. Very warm and. comfortable. First ones were too small so had to return them, the guy at sportsbikeshop was brilliant and sorted everything out for me.
Alpinestars Tourer W-7 V2 Drystar Gloves - Black / Dark Grey Good looking comfortable glove. Not too thick, so still retain good feel for the controls. Have tried out in cold wet weather, and whereas they stayed bone dry over a 4 hour ride, they only kept the cold out until around 8*C. Below that was not good (for me).
Alpinestars CR-X Drystar Riding Shoes - Black / Black Good quality addition to my riding gear. Comfy as any pair of slippers. However! Took a rock or small boulder in the toe area flicked back at me off a quarry truck(left a huge gap between us so no wasn't travelling too close blah blah) and discovered could really do with a bit more of a sturdier toe section as i thought I'd broken my toe and it damaged the boot. Good job I wasn't in flip flops that day.?
Alpinestars J-6 Waterproof Shoe - Brown Bought these for my husband. They are a replacement for his previous pair which he wore out. He said that they are really comfortable both on and off the bike. A second pair so no issues at all, it says it all